The 45th Anniversary Special Edition commemorates both Camaro’s lineage and its 21st-century revival. The anniversary package will be offered on Camaro’s top two trim levels (2LT and 2SS) for both coupe and convertible body styles.

The exterior signature of the 45th Anniversary Special Edition is its unique rally stripe, in red and silver, that contrasts the Carbon Flash Metallic paint. The package also includes:

First and foremost, the 2012 Camaro will get an improved version of the direct-injected 3.6 liter V6 LLT engine. Dubbed LFX and also standard in the Cadillac SRX and Chevy Impala, the powerplant has several advantages compared to the outgoing LLT, including:

The LFX is good for for a whopping 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 RPM — an increase of 11 ponies (8 kW) compared to the LLT — without so much as a drop in fuel economy. The new engine, however, isn’t only about more power — it’s also 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, providing a more balanced driving experience.

Rounding out the powerplant changes are a new fuel pump for the direct injection system that’s quieter as well as a new isolated fuel rail system that reduces fuel system noise. The addition of the LFX puts the Camaro at the top of the pony car power wars in the V6 segment.

FE4 Suspension

With a focus on refined handling, the FE4 package — exclusive to the Camaro SS coupe — provides more effective body control and more precise response in performance driving situations. It includes:

“Our objective was to create a more precise sport suspension for the SS coupe, with greater road-holding capability,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. ”We applied lessons learned from extensive track testing to better refine the suspension geometry for flatter cornering, a more neutral balance during hard turns, and minimized understeer at the limit.”

With adjusted suspension geometry and reshaped stabilizer bars, the FE4 has its roots in the ongoing development of the king of all Camaros — the ZL1.

Interior

Most likely the subject of most Camaro-related complaints is the the interior of the 2010 and 2011 Camaro. Chevy has rectified this with ergonomic and technology updates, including:

Revised instrument panel appearance with new instrument graphics and trim

March 16, 2009
Start of Production of 2010 Camaro Coupe. Note: the all-new Camaro was originally scheduled to begin production at the end of 2008 and to go on sale in the first quarter of 2009 for the 2009 model year, but General Motors stated in January 2009 that production would be delayed until March 16, 2009 with the Camaro going on sale in the spring of 2009 for the 2010 model year.

April 11, 2009
The very first and second (Production VIN #1 and #2) production 5th generation Camaros are delivered to their owner Rick Hendrick of Hendrick Chevrolet and Hendrick Racing. (Original Blog Entry)

April 17, 2009
The first deliveries of production 2010 Camaros are reported by regular owners. (Original Blog Entry) Three Camaro5.com members take delivery on this historic day.

May 6, 2009
Official nationwide Chevrolet dealership unveiling of the 2010 Camaro.

July 22, 2009
2010 Chevrolet Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition Announced